Tuesdays at 4 pm we will visit the studios of Rockport Studio Tour Artists virtually. Watch on YouTube as we all learn about the featured artist's techniques as well as the inspiration and motivation behind these creative individuals.
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June 16, 2020
Episode 11: Debbie Luce Minns
June 9, 2020
Episode 10: Vivian Rood - Playing with Clay
June 2, 2020
Episode 9: Bonnie Lou Prouty - Everything Old Is New Again
After completing her Masters in Arts from Michigan State University (Go Spartans!) Bonnie relocated to the Coastal Bend. At the time she was a water colorist, and dabbled in collage. That was in the 1970's. Nowadays, Bonnie explores new possibilities with old techniques. Click, subscribe, and join us Tuesday when Bonnie shares her new-ish collage making hacks that you can recreate at home.
20% of all sales from this video will be donated to the Rockport Center for the Arts. Be sure to mention promo code #RSTLIVE
May 26, 2020
Episode 8: Juleanna Fuller - No Restrictions
Thriving as an artist in Rockport is not longer a dream for Juleanna Fuller. It is her everyday. Having lived in Rockport most of her life, there is no doubt our community has affected Juleanna Fuller's artwork. As a member of the local quilt guild, in the studio arts program at TAMU-CC and of course, the friendships wirh artists through RCA, the future is bright for this young artist.
20% of all sales from this video will be donated to the Rockport Center for the Arts. Be sure to mention promo code #RSTLIVE
May 19, 2020
Episode 7: Barbara Sparkman - Imagined Escapes
Barbara Sparkman began painting Mother Nature, but over time, rather than painting what was in front of her, nature inspired her to explore intangible spaces from within. Click, subscribe, and join us Tuesday @ 4 pm when Barbara invites us to escape to more comforting imagined space – even if for just a short while.
May 12, 2020
Episode 6: Stan Irvin - A Conversation Waiting to Happen
Break out your teapots Tuesday @ 4pm and join us while clay artist Stan Irvin breaks down the anatomy of a teapot. Going beyond the functionality of teapots, he will demonstrate how these vessels are also vehicles for creative expression. Stan's LIVE demo will take the conversation further when he assembles the parts of a teapot into a beautiful expressive work.
May 5, 2020
Episode 5: Elsa Lopez Mathews - De Momento A Momento
Her husband’s fishing habit may have brought Elsa to Rockport, but it was our community of artists that motivated the couple to become permanent Rockportians. Click, subscribe, and join virtually as we tour Elsa’s painting-filled studio and demos LIVE how you can capture the moment by printing a linocut at home.
April 28, 2020
Episode 4: Anita Diebel - Go with the Flow
Inside Anita Diebel's picturesque studio located in downtown Rockport, the approach to life and art is the same, "Go with the Flow." Subscribe and watch with us as Anita paints a landscape watercolor LIVE and explains how her mantra got her through Harvey and still applies today.
April 21, 2020
Episode Three: Steve Russell - Paintings, Bronzes, and Coconut Goblets
Known for his impressionistic paintings, Steve will give us a peek at his current large-scale sculpture and show off his nifty new pastime – creating coconut goblets.
April 14, 2020
Episode Two: Diane Johnson and her Silver Silo.
Diane will explain the story behind her Silver Silo. Once again, our featured artist will giveaway a piece of work at the end of the episode.
April 7, 2020
Episode One: Doc Roberts - Flamework
A Rockport glass artist. Doc shows us around his studio, and demonstrate how he makes one of his fantastical animal creations. Learn more about Doc Roberts online at www.theflameworker.com. Purchases made through Doc's website using the promo code STUDIOTOUR2020 and Doc will donate 20% of the purchase to RCA!
Learn more about each of the 25 artists on the 2020 Rockport Studio Tour online at www.rockportartcenter.com. Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with our virtual events.
The 2020 Rockport Studio Tour is presented by First Community Bank.